Chris Koch is retiring as chief executive officer of the World Shipping Council in July, 15 years after he was hired to set up what has become the principal trade organization for liner shipping. WSC provided a voice for the industry in Washington following the sale of several U.S.-based container companies to foreign […]
Container Analytics with Ben Meyer Two months ago, this column took a detailed look at slow steaming, the practice of adding a vessel to a loop and extending total rotation time by a full week in order to help manage capacity in a given trade (See American Shipper’s December 2014 issue, “U.S. exports sail […]
Leading chassis companies expect “gray pools” by peak season.
Transporting 480-foot lengths of railroad track on specialized vessel means fewer welds.
With hundreds of thousands of containers facing huge delays at West Coast ports in recent months and many companies incurring huge bills for demurrage and detention, a recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision is of interest, even if the court has marked it “Not for Publication” and not precedent. (Elite Logistics Corp. v. […]
Great Lakes vessel operators, shippers seek second large icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard.
A congressional watchdog agency said the Agency for International Development could do more to assist AGOA countries develop export strategies.
Railroad sees increased volumes in nearly all commodity groups.
Union leader says restricted night operations amount to a “mini lockout.”
No contract talks planned with Pacific Maritime Association Thursday.
With car carrier nearly upright, salvors plan to tow it from anchorage to port.
Timothy E. Marsh, former executive vice president of COSCO’s North America Trade Division, has joined CP as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
New York-based tanker company chose 24-year OSG veteran to lead the company.
U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers cite a mild December and less ice for their ability to transport 6.3 million tons of iron ore that month.
Carrier will guarantee next-day document delivery to London’s financial district from New York, Boston and Chicago.
The Port of Amsterdam will help with the development of a master plan to renovate and upgrade Benin’s Port of Cotonou.
Improved rail access is seen as key to developing new logistics center.
Agency is also planning a February discussion of environmental issues at ports.
Yusen Logistics Australia has opened its sixth warehouse in Sydney.
The Commerce Department has determined that light truck and car tire imports from China have been dumped on the U.S. market.
